The Church 1914

The Church 1914 A derelict 1914 Presbyterian church rescued from demolition. Invercargill's most unique stay. ⛪

Now four luxury suites with 9.5m pressed tin ceilings, stained glass windows, and home-cooked breakfast.

Meet the C. Ann Room 🤍Every room in The Church 1914 has a story. This one is a tribute to two remarkable women.The C. An...
11/06/2026

Meet the C. Ann Room 🤍

Every room in The Church 1914 has a story. This one is a tribute to two remarkable women.

The C. Ann Room is named after Carolyn Ann and Sharyon's mother, Christine Ann. They were the ones behind the scenes, the ones who believed in the vision from the very beginning. They took a keen interest in every design decision, every renovation milestone, and never stopped encouraging Andy and Sharyon to keep going. This room exists because they did.

Here's what's waiting for you:
🪶 28m² of calm, dressed in soft grey tones
🛏️ King bed with Wallace Cotton linens and a pillow menu
💡 Repurposed antique fire extinguisher lamp (yes, really)
🪹1 Two velvet mustard chairs with a round coffee table
✨ Mother Teresa and religious artwork creating a peaceful atmosphere
🚿 Spacious ensuite with subway tiles, skylight, and dual showerheads
🤍 Monogrammed robes, complimentary Netflix and breakfast every morning

Refined comfort with real character. A room that feels like it was made for a winter weekend away.

Priced from $350 a night.

This is the second in our wee series introducing each of our four suites. Two down, two to go 👀

🔗 See more and check availability: https://thechurch1914.co.nz/c-ann-room-3/

Meet the Ingram Dromgool Room 🤍Every room in The Church 1914 has a story. This one is personal.It's named after Sharyon'...
02/06/2026

Meet the Ingram Dromgool Room 🤍

Every room in The Church 1914 has a story. This one is personal.

It's named after Sharyon's father, who laid thousands of tiles and bricks throughout the church during the restoration. Even after he retired, he'd drive his campervan all the way down from the North Island and stay for weeks at a time to keep working.

His visits always seemed to coincide with Bluff oyster season 🦪 Funny, that.

Here's what's waiting for you:
☁️ 22m² of calm, painted in a soothing blue
✨ Two skylights that flood the room with natural light
💡 Four original Art Deco lights with crystal diffusers
🛏️ King bed with Wallace Cotton linens and electric blankets
🚿 White subway tiled ensuite with dual shower heads, heated towel rails and its own skylight
🤍 Monogrammed robes, complimentary Netflix and home-cooked breakfast every morning

It's our most intimate suite. Small in size, big on character.

Priced from $300 a night.

This is the first in a wee series introducing each of our four suites. Stay tuned for the next one 👀

🔗 See more and check availability:
https://thechurch1914.co.nz/ingram-dromgool-room-2/

Love making jam for guests from homegrown produce. Cranberry jam, Feijoa and Apple, and Feijoa and Ginger. Yum!  Looking...
23/05/2026

Love making jam for guests from homegrown produce. Cranberry jam, Feijoa and Apple, and Feijoa and Ginger. Yum!
Looking forward to making Tomato soup and Passetta with the last of our Summer crop.

⛪ Welcome to The Church 1914Built in 1914. Rescued from demolition. Restored over 11 years with thousands of hours and o...
03/05/2026

⛪ Welcome to The Church 1914

Built in 1914. Rescued from demolition. Restored over 11 years with thousands of hours and one obsessive eye for detail.

Andy and Sharyon Ralph turned a derelict Knox Presbyterian Church into four luxury suites unlike anything else in New Zealand. This isn't just a place to sleep. It's a stay you'll still be talking about long after you get home.

Here's what's waiting for you:
🛏 Four beautifully styled ensuite suites
✨ 12m pressed tin ceilings and original arched windows
🍳 Delicious breakfast included every morning
☕ T2 teas and welcome drinks on arrival
💑 The Chenal Charlton honeymoon suite, 42m² with a private balcony and double shower
♿ Ground floor suite with accessibility in mind

"Absolutely magical. The attention to detail is incredible."

📍 201 Ness Street, Invercargill, minutes from Bluff oysters, Oreti Beach, Queens Park and the Southern Lights

The kind of winter escape you actually remember.
👉 Book direct at thechurch1914.co.nz

Brooklyn is admiring the autumn hues in the garden. 🤎🧡💛
29/04/2026

Brooklyn is admiring the autumn hues in the garden. 🤎🧡💛

Homemade ANZAC biscuits for our guests tonight. ANZAC biscuits symbolise the connection soldiers in New Zealand have wit...
25/04/2026

Homemade ANZAC biscuits for our guests tonight.
ANZAC biscuits symbolise the connection soldiers in New Zealand have with the Australia soldiers, and that they were made lovingly from home representing comfort, care, and resilience to loved ones in the battlefield. Lest we forget. ❤️

We’re missing our granddaughter and how her wee voice filled the church! Each night Alieta shares what her favourite par...
09/04/2026

We’re missing our granddaughter and how her wee voice filled the church!

Each night Alieta shares what her favourite part of the day was with her mama, she said this the night she went home. Special huh! 💛

A precious moment captured!

Happy Easter, enjoy your family time (as we are 💛) and stay safe if you’re travelling.
05/04/2026

Happy Easter, enjoy your family time (as we are 💛) and stay safe if you’re travelling.

A little painting job with a big impact. It now blends rather than stands out, very happy indeed! 🩶
03/04/2026

A little painting job with a big impact. It now blends rather than stands out, very happy indeed! 🩶

Proud to sponsor hole  #18 at Southland’s Southern Smash 2026. It was held in Otautau because our beloved Queens Park re...
22/02/2026

Proud to sponsor hole #18 at Southland’s Southern Smash 2026. It was held in Otautau because our beloved Queens Park remains unusable.

Andy had a special supporter cheering him on from Christchurch… Go Poppa! ♥️

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201 Ness Street
Invercargill
9810

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